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Frequently asked questions

Questions from creatives

What do you mean by 'creatives'? I'm not an artist – does this apply to me?

We’re using the term ‘creatives’ to make it clear that this programme is about creative learning experiences and creative thinking. You don’t need to be an ‘artist’ or describe yourself as one – there’s creativity in game design, fashion design, spoken word, storytelling, and much more.

I really want to work with a kura. How can I do that?

If you already have a relationship with a kura, then ask them if they would like to put together a joint proposal with you. If you don’t have a relationship with a kura, indicate that you’d like to work with one when you submit your
expression of interest
. Note that you need to have a certain level of proficiency in te reo to work in a kura – you can talk with the kura about what they expect this to be.

Can I submit my expression of interest in te reo?

Most definitely! Schools and kura can submit their joint proposals in te reo as well.

I’m only available at certain times but I still want to be involved. Is that possible?

Yes, when you submit your
expression of interest
, there’s a section where you can specify when and where you’re available. This will help you and the school or kura to work out your availability together.

Will I be left with a class by myself?

No, Creatives in Schools is about schools or kura and creative practitioners working together, so you’ll have a teacher or kaiako with you at all times.

I haven’t been chosen but I still want to take part. What should I do?

We know there’s a lot of interest in Creatives in Schools, but only a certain number of projects are funded in each round, so some will miss out. However, Creatives in Schools is running until June 2023 so there are lots of opportunities to be involved. We recommend you keep updating your
expression of interest
and check back regularly.

How can I find out more about this programme?

Can organisations apply to the Creatives in Schools programme?

The Creatives in Schools programme is open to organisations, companies, and individuals. Organisations will have to identify their individual creative(s) to work with an identified school/kura. You will need to demonstrate that the Creatives in Schools project will be above and beyond your organisation’s usual activity in schools. The $10,000 funding will be used primarily for remunerating the identified individual creative(s) who will deliver the project.

How many creatives may be involved in a project?

A project may involve 1–3 creatives and a number of schools and kura. In terms of funding, the creative(s) who deliver the project will be remunerated a fixed total amount of $10,000. If two or three creatives are involved the amount will be split between the creatives.

Can I claim reimbursement of time spent to plan the project and submit the joint proposal?

No, you cannot claim this. If the project is awarded, any time spent in planning, preparation, induction, and training for the project will be covered by the fixed $10,000 remuneration.

Can I take my own designed project to schools and kura and apply funding from the Creatives in Schools programme?

Yes, but you will need to work with the teacher and kaiako to ensure that the project is tailored for the needs of the students and ākonga at that school or kura.

Will the Ministry of Education find me a school or kura to work with?

No. We will publish your anonymised profile on this Arts Online website. It is up to schools and kura which creative(s) they chose to work with.

Can I edit my profile after it has been published on this Arts Online website?

Can I do this project for free or less than $10,000?

No, you cannot. $10,000 is a fixed remuneration which a creative practitioner will get to deliver a creative project in a school/kura. Fair remuneration for creative(s) is a key part of the programme.

How much of the 100 hours should be allocated to collaborative planning?

You will have to spend 100 contact hours, which refers to time with the students and ākonga. It does not include planning time with teachers and kaiako, and time spent on planning, preparation, induction, and training for the project. However, $10,000 remuneration covers your time with students and ākonga and teachers and kaiako and time spent on planning, preparation, induction, and training for the project.

I have submitted my expression of interest. What happens next?

We will publish your anonymised profile on the website. If a school or kura selects your profile from the website, they will request your complete profile from us and we will send them your full profile. Schools or kura will then contact you to discuss further.

Who should submit the joint proposal, the creative or the school?

The school and kura should submit the joint proposal, as they will be leading the project. However, we expect the school and kura to plan the project in collaboration with the creative(s).

Questions from schools and kura

Which schools can participate in Creatives in Schools?

All primary and secondary state schools, state-integrated schools, and kura.

What happens if our proposal is not successful in the round we apply for?

The Ministry of Education will inform you if your school or kura is not chosen in the round you apply for. You can re-apply in the future rounds. The Creatives in Schools programme is funded up to 2023.

When do we apply for a police vet check for our creative?

Before a creative can start working in a school and kura, they must undergo a police vetting check. This will be organised by the school and kura.

When do we submit the police vet check report for our creative?

How much time of the creative’s 100 hours should be allocated to collaborative planning?

Creative(s) will have to spend 100 contact hours with the students and ākonga. It does not include planning time with teachers and kaiako, and time spent on planning, preparation, induction, and training for the project. However, each school or kura should allocate sufficient time for teachers to plan with the creative and to touch base before and after each session.

What is the maximum number of students and ākonga who may participate in a creative project?

This will need to be agreed between the creative and the school and kura.

Can private schools or kura participate in this project?

The Creatives in Schools programme is only for state-integrated schools.

How many schools and kura may be involved in a project?

For each project, a number of schools and kura, or a cluster of schools, may participate.

Can we claim reimbursement of lead teach time spent in planning the project and submitting the joint proposal?

No you cannot claim this. However, after project is selected, you can claim up to $4,000 for covering teach and kaiako release time during the project, for planning and liaison with the creative, and for monitoring and reporting on the project.

Can we give the creative koha from the $10,000 fee of the creative?

The $10,000 fee is to be paid directly to the creative and is not to be used for any other purpose. If you want to give additional koha to the creative(s), you will have to manage this from your own resources.

Can we use the funding provided to buy a gift for the creative?

No. The funding provided is tagged for the creative, teacher release time, project materials, and travel.

Can we do our existing art project under the Creatives in Schools programme?

The Creatives in Schools programme is intended to provide creative learning experiences for students and ākonga that are over and above what a school is already expected to deliver. A Creatives in Schools project could enhance or extend an existing art project within your school. However, this will need to be agreed between you and the creative(s) you are working with. The creative(s) and the teacher/kaiako should work together to prepare the joint proposal and plan the project. The project must meet the selection criteria for Creatives in Schools projects.

Can I negotiate with the creative to deliver the project for free or less than $10,000?

No. The $10,000 is a fixed remuneration that the participating creative practitioner(s) will receive when delivering a creative project in a school/kura.

Will a teacher be present at all times during project sessions?

Yes, this is a collaborative project. Teachers are expected to work in the classroom with the creative and not use them as a substitute teacher. Teachers know their students well and are in the best position to guide student learning during the project, so everyone gets the most out of their time together.

Can I submit a joint proposal and find my creative afterwards?

No, this is a collaborative project. You cannot plan and submit a joint proposal without the involvement of an artist or creative practitioner.

Can we work with an organisation or company and apply to participate in the Creatives in Schools programme?

Yes. The Creatives in Schools programme is open to organisations, companies, and individuals. Organisations will have to identify their individual creative(s) to work with an identified school or kura.

Can we carry out our project in less than 8 or more than 20 weeks?

No. All projects should last from 8 to 20 weeks only. This is to ensure that there is sufficient time for everyone to get the most out of the project. If you have any questions or concerns about the duration of your project, please contact the Creatives in Schools team
CreativesinSchools@education.govt.nz

Page last updated: 10 February 2020Watch this space for future updates.